Cannonball — Restaurant in South Pasadena

A good new spot for LA area diners...open just a month, and already busy and hard to get a reservation. We sat outdoors and while a train runs by pretty regularly, it did not detract from the vibe; I could have used a pillow behind my back on a straight bench back, and while I asked, it was noted for a future time, just not now. I adore flaky biscuits, one of their top starters, but I did not indulge because I knew my carbs were going into the delicious bun that covered my absolutely yummy cooked to perfection smash burger and fries! Started instead with shaved celery salad, a nice light experience with walnuts (too many) and dates (too few), Also had the yellowfin tuna crudo, which didn't wow me but was good, however, was looking for chips of some sort to accompany but was not happening. In addition to the hamburger (shared), we also shared the pan roasted ocean trout which was excellent, both presentation and flavor. A lovely bottle of sancerre and an enjoyable dinner. Menu is not extensive, which was totally fine, but not sure vegetarians would appreciate. Service was very attentive and pleasant. All...

The famous flaky buttermilk biscuits and burgers from Everson Royce Bar are now available at Cannonball in South Pasadena!! Yay!! This place is such a gem. I have dined there twice already, other than the biscuits & burgers, I also highly recommend the shrimps (so flavorful w/crispy shells that I ate them shells & all lol) and the yellowfin tuna tartare (so refreshing)! I also love the celery salad. The steak, perfectly executed, just personally wish it was ribeye (a preference nothing wrong with the dish). The clams were yummy and creative. Love the cocktail list. The thunderbird martini was perfect! Definitely will be back to try more! Parking: valet, street meters, and a paid structure nearby It is also just a stone throw from the South Pasadena Metro Station. I took that twice to the resto from DTLA. Perfect. Resy reservation is highly...

The menu is limited but everything we had was great.

We started with the biscuits and shaved celery salad. The biscuits were divine and almost felt like a desert instead of an appetizer. Very flaky and the honey butter is delicious. The shaved celery with dates was fantastic as well.

For our entrees we got the trout and the steak. The portions are on the smaller side but it's not lacking in flavor at all. I enjoyed the steak more than the trout just because it was heartier. The trout was cooked exceptionally well with the skin perfectly crisp.

I would love to try more of the smaller plates so next time I'll go with more people.

We didn't have a reservation but showed up right when they opened and asked to sit at the bar. This worked out perfectly, even on a...